A great workout with Glenn that you can take anywhere. You can try this in the gym, outdoors, in the studio or just at home on your mat. Share this with your clients and set it as homework over the holidays for them. If you want to see the technique for the more technical exercises, […]
In my first article on gut health I explained how I discovered the microbiome. In this second article, I will be talking about our gut and our microbes.
Our gut
Our gut is a 9-metre long tube stretching from mouth to anus. A recent piece of scientific research in Sweden stated that if we were to take […]
Are you, or your female clients struggling with all three?
Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s). M.Sc. PGCE. MBA
Hypothyroidism and menopaus have a connection. Many women do not realise that there is an overlap between post menopausal symptoms and the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can increase or worsen symptoms of menopause. A research study published in […]
…what you can eat to beat them!
Muscle cramps happen when your muscles tense up and you can’t relax them. Whilst painful, usually you can treat them yourself. Exercise, dehydration, and menstruation are common causes. One way to stop cramps is to stretch or massage your muscles and to eat enough of these key nutrients: potassium, […]
These high-intensity games are fun – and improve fitness!
Frisbee
Players are divided into two teams and must make passes to their teammates without the frisbee being intercepted by the opposing team. Each time a team makes five successful passes they score a point. Improves general fitness.
Dodgeball
Players are split into two teams. Attackers run through a corridor […]
International Women’s Day – Interview with Athlete Alice Hector from Drummond Clinic on Vimeo.
Article by the Drummond Team
A new food portion size guide to help tackle overeating has just been launched in the UK, advising us to measure out produce using our hands. The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) launched the guide, titled Find Your Balance, which uses simple hand and spoon measures to estimate appropriate portions of food. The guide also suggests […]
Article by the Drummond Team
Its that time of year again! Food seems to be all round us, and exercise falls by the way side as our calendars fill up with festive parties, activities, and eating…lots of eating!
Here’s some great information on nutritional facts for some of our favourite Christmas foods – and some tips to […]
Article by the Drummond Team
In the lead up to Christmas, stress for many of us is almost inevitable! And food and drink is all around us – making it far too tempting and hard to resist. Here are some foods that can help relieve anxiety.
Research shows that some foods act as natural remedies for anxiety, […]
Is Butter Really Back?
Article by The Drummond Team
Can you believe that a group of scientists are challenging everything we know about cholesterol, saying we should eat fat and stop taking statins?! This is not just bad science – it will cost lives, say experts.
“Butter is back. Saturated fat is good for you. Cholesterol is not the […]